Program installed. No settings changed - except MD5 setting, (General>pane 2 - both boxes checked).
Test image - Kaspersky Rescue CD.
Medium used - DVD
Before proceeding - please tell me if A, B & C were what you asked for - or if I am missing anything.
A).Straight run "Burn image + verify":
I 00:29:03 ImgBurn Version 2.5.8.0 started!
I 00:29:04 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Edition (6.2, Build 9200)
I 00:29:04 Total Physical Memory: 3,135,604 KiB - Available: 2,247,672 KiB
I 00:29:04 Initialising SPTI...
I 00:29:04 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 00:29:04 -> Drive 1 - Info: Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:29:04 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 00:30:44 Operation Started!
I 00:30:44 Source File: C:\Users\Jay\Desktop\Kav Boot Disc\kav_rescue_10.iso
I 00:30:44 Source File Sectors: 140,611 (MODE1/2048)
I 00:30:44 Source File Size: 287,971,328 bytes
I 00:30:44 Source File Volume Identifier: KRD10
I 00:30:44 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable), Joliet
I 00:30:44 Destination Device: [1:0:0] Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:30:44 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)
I 00:30:44 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:30:44 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 00:30:44 Write Mode: DVD
I 00:30:44 Write Type: DAO
I 00:30:44 Write Speed: 8x
I 00:30:44 DVD+R Reserve Track: No
I 00:30:44 Link Size: Auto
I 00:30:44 Lock Volume: Yes
I 00:30:44 Test Mode: No
I 00:30:44 OPC: No
I 00:30:44 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 00:30:44 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 11,080 KB/s (8x)
I 00:30:44 Book Type Setting: N/A (Reason: Invalid Field in CDB)
I 00:30:44 Advanced Settings - Force HT: N/A, Online HT: N/A, OverSpeed: N/A, SmartBurn: Yes
I 00:30:45 Filling Buffer... (80 MiB)
I 00:30:45 Writing LeadIn...
I 00:32:23 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 140610)
I 00:32:23 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 140610)
I 00:33:37 Synchronising Cache...
I 00:33:38 Closing Track...
I 00:33:42 Finalising Disc...
I 00:34:54 Image MD5: df17c92ee35ebbbe17760266f9acb35c
I 00:34:54 Exporting Graph Data...
I 00:34:54 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Jay\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\Slimtype_DVDRW_SSM-8515S_GRS6_17-MAY-2016_00-30_MCC-004-00_8x.ibg
I 00:34:54 Export Successfully Completed!
I 00:34:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:10
I 00:34:54 Average Write Rate: 3,800 KiB/s (2.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,309 KiB/s (3.9x)
I 00:34:54 Cycling Tray before Verify...
I 00:35:33 Device Ready!
I 00:35:39 Operation Started!
I 00:35:39 Source Device: [1:0:0] Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:35:39 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD+R) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)
I 00:35:39 Source Media Supported Read Speeds: 2x, 3.5x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:35:39 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:35:39 Source Media Sectors: 140,624 (Track Path: PTP)
I 00:35:39 Source Media Size: 287,997,952 bytes
I 00:35:39 Image File: C:\Users\Jay\Desktop\Kav Boot Disc\kav_rescue_10.iso
I 00:35:39 Image File Sectors: 140,611 (MODE1/2048)
I 00:35:39 Image File Size: 287,971,328 bytes
I 00:35:39 Image File Volume Identifier: KRD10
I 00:35:39 Image File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable), Joliet
I 00:35:39 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 00:35:40 Read Speed - Effective: 3.2x - 3.5x
I 00:35:40 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 140610)
I 00:35:40 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 140610)
I 00:36:37 Device MD5: df17c92ee35ebbbe17760266f9acb35c
I 00:36:37 Device (Padded) MD5: f65d18117fcd69991b4f24a18451491f
I 00:36:37 Image MD5: df17c92ee35ebbbe17760266f9acb35c
I 00:36:38 Exporting Graph Data...
I 00:36:38 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Jay\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\Slimtype_DVDRW_SSM-8515S_GRS6_17-MAY-2016_00-30_MCC-004-00_8x.ibg
I 00:36:38 Export Successfully Completed!
I 00:36:38 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:58
I 00:36:38 Average Verify Rate: 4,933 KiB/s (3.6x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 5,279 KiB/s (3.9x)
---
Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R
Disc Information:
Status: Complete
State of Last Session: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 140,624
Size: 287,997,952 bytes
Time: 31:16:74 (MM:SS:FF)
MID: MCC-004-00
Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 140623)
-> LeadOut (LBA: 140624)
Disc Control Blocks Information:
SONY DW-G520AGRS6
Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 337,231
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
Performance (Write Speed):
Descriptor 1...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 140623 (0x0002254F)
-> RS: 11,080 KB/s (8x) - WS: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x)
Descriptor 2...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 140623 (0x0002254F)
-> RS: 11,080 KB/s (8x) - WS: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
Descriptor 3...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 140623 (0x0002254F)
-> RS: 11,080 KB/s (8x) - WS: 8,310 KB/s (6x)
Descriptor 4...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 140623 (0x0002254F)
-> RS: 11,080 KB/s (8x) - WS: 11,080 KB/s (8x)
B ) "Verify Disc" (against image box - DELIBERATELY UNCHECKED).
I 00:42:04 ImgBurn Version 2.5.8.0 started!
I 00:42:04 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Edition (6.2, Build 9200)
I 00:42:04 Total Physical Memory: 3,135,604 KiB - Available: 2,143,920 KiB
I 00:42:04 Initialising SPTI...
I 00:42:04 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 00:42:05 -> Drive 1 - Info: Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:42:05 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 00:42:30 Operation Started!
I 00:42:30 Source Device: [1:0:0] Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:42:30 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD+R) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)
I 00:42:30 Source Media Supported Read Speeds: 2x, 3.5x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:42:30 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:42:30 Source Media Sectors: 140,624 (Track Path: PTP)
I 00:42:30 Source Media Size: 287,997,952 bytes
I 00:42:30 Verify Against Image File: No
I 00:42:30 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 00:42:31 Read Speed - Effective: 3.2x - 3.5x
I 00:42:31 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 140623)
I 00:42:31 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 140623)
I 00:43:34 Device MD5: f65d18117fcd69991b4f24a18451491f
I 00:43:35 Exporting Graph Data...
I 00:43:35 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Jay\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\Slimtype_DVDRW_SSM-8515S_GRS6_17-MAY-2016_00-42_MCC-004-00.ibg
I 00:43:35 Export Successfully Completed!
I 00:43:35 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:01:04
I 00:43:35 Average Verify Rate: 4,536 KiB/s (3.4x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 5,279 KiB/s (3.9x)
----
Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R
Disc Information:
Status: Complete
State of Last Session: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 140,624
Size: 287,997,952 bytes
Time: 31:16:74 (MM:SS:FF)
MID: MCC-004-00
Supported Read Speeds: 2x, 3.5x, 4x, 6x, 8x
Current Read Speed: 3.2x - 3.5x
TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 140623)
-> LeadOut (LBA: 140624)
Track Information:
Session 1...
-> Track 01 (LTSA: 0, LTS: 140624, LRA: 0)
Disc Control Blocks Information:
SONY DW-G520AGRS6
Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 337,231
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
C) "Create Image from Disc"
I 00:45:10 ImgBurn Version 2.5.8.0 started!
I 00:45:10 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Edition (6.2, Build 9200)
I 00:45:10 Total Physical Memory: 3,135,604 KiB - Available: 2,192,952 KiB
I 00:45:10 Initialising SPTI...
I 00:45:10 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 00:45:11 -> Drive 1 - Info: Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:45:11 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 00:46:24 Operation Started!
I 00:46:24 Source Device: [1:0:0] Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (D:) (ATA)
I 00:46:24 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD+R) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00)
I 00:46:24 Source Media Supported Read Speeds: 2x, 3.5x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:46:24 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
I 00:46:24 Source Media Sectors: 140,624 (Track Path: PTP)
I 00:46:24 Source Media Size: 287,997,952 bytes
I 00:46:24 Source Media Volume Identifier: KRD10
I 00:46:24 Source Media File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable), Joliet
I 00:46:24 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / 8x
I 00:46:24 Destination File: C:\Users\Jay\Desktop\Kav Boot Disc\RIPBACK.ISO
I 00:46:24 Destination Free Space: 361,225,924,608 Bytes (352,759,692.00 KiB) (344,491.89 MiB) (336.42 GiB)
I 00:46:24 Destination File System: NTFS
I 00:46:24 File Splitting: Auto
I 00:46:25 Read Speed - Effective: 3.2x - 3.5x
I 00:46:30 Reading Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 140623)
I 00:46:30 Reading Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 140623)
I 00:47:29 Image MD5: f65d18117fcd69991b4f24a18451491f
I 00:47:29 Exporting Graph Data...
I 00:47:29 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Jay\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\Slimtype_DVDRW_SSM-8515S_GRS6_17-MAY-2016_00-46_MCC-004-00.ibg
I 00:47:29 Export Successfully Completed!
I 00:47:29 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:01:04
I 00:47:29 Average Read Rate: 4,394 KiB/s (3.2x) - Maximum Read Rate: 5,279 KiB/s (3.9x)
-----
Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S GRS6 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R
Disc Information:
Status: Complete
State of Last Session: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 140,624
Size: 287,997,952 bytes
Time: 31:16:74 (MM:SS:FF)
MID: MCC-004-00
Supported Read Speeds: 2x, 3.5x, 4x, 6x, 8x
Current Read Speed: 3.2x - 3.5x
File System Information:
Sectors: 140,611
Size: 287,971,328 bytes
Time: 31:16:61 (MM:SS:FF)
TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 140623)
-> LeadOut (LBA: 140624)
Track Information:
Session 1...
-> Track 01 (LTSA: 0, LTS: 140624, LRA: 0)
Disc Control Blocks Information:
SONY DW-G520AGRS6
Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 337,231
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0